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Molecular biology of primary pulmonary hypertension.
Cardiology clinics - 1 Aug 2004
Mandegar Mehran, Thistlethwaite Patricia A, Yuan Jason X J
Abstract excerpt
Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is a rare but often fatal condition characterized by pulmonary artery remodeling leading to chronic elevation of pulmonary artery pressure in the absence of causes. The pathophysiology of PPH is not completely understood, but a number of recent studies have elucidated many possible gentic, hormonal, and environmental factors. Current treatment options slow the progression of...
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